EDC 102 - Introduction to American Education

Agenda: Class 2: Who is Teaching in Our Schools?

Due Today:
- Access course website at www.uriteacherknowledge.wikispaces.com
- Watch video "What's Wiki?" by clicking on the link in the site's sidebar.
- Complete EDC 102 Student Questionnaire by following link on EDC 102 Home page. (Don't forget to click on "submit" at the bottom of the form.)

Objectives/Learning Goals

Identify characteristics of professions to argue for or against a profession of teaching.
Articulate influences on teacher supply & demand.

Instructional Activities

Think About This: Based on what you hear in the news, what types of teachers are in most demand? How does this relate to what you read?
Student Survey recap
Small Group Activity: Work in groups of 5 to discuss one of the questions below. Create a visual representation of what your discussion to share.
Preview of the rest of Ch 1. Group Answers
Closing Assessment: What did you learn and how can YOU use this knowledge?

Homework

Due Monday:
- Read Ch 1 in text. Take reading quiz. See link below or read syllabus to locate quiz.